Intellectual Discovery Officially Registered as Licensor for Qi Wireless Charging Standard

Intellectual Discovery (hereinafter 'ID'), a subsidiary of Experix, announced on October 31 that it will be officially registered as a licensor for the Qi wireless charging standard essential patent pool operated by Via Licensing Alliance (hereinafter 'Via LA') as of November 1.

This registration is a case in which ID's original patents, secured through joint research achievements with public research institutions, have been recognized as global standard technologies. It is considered a significant example of domestic research technologies officially entering the international standard ecosystem.

The Qi standard is the international standard for wireless charging established by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) and is effectively the only wireless charging protocol used in a wide range of products such as smartphones, wearables, and automotive devices. The Qi 2.0 standard recently introduced Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) technology, which enhances charging efficiency and reduces heat generation, representing a technological advancement. Global patent pools like Via LA play a pivotal role in the proliferation of such standard technologies.

Through this registration, ID has established a stable license revenue structure targeting global manufacturers that sell Qi-certified products, thus completing a high-profit business model. Additionally, within Via LA's patent pools, which include major global companies such as LG Electronics and LG Innotek, Qi wireless charging is being highlighted as a key strategic field.

The US patent recognized in this instance is a core technology that has innovatively improved power control and communication efficiency in wireless charging systems, laying the foundation for technological advancements in next-generation fast charging, automotive charging, and long-distance charging applications. This project is the result of combining the advanced electronics and IT capabilities of the collaborating research institution with ID's global IP strategy and value enhancement expertise. It is regarded as a representative public-private partnership success story, proving that technologies from domestic public research institutions can generate royalty income in the international standard market.

Bae Dongseok, Vice President of Intellectual Discovery, stated, "This license registration is a case where technology from a Korean research institution has been officially recognized for its economic value in the global standard market. By establishing a structure for continuous royalty revenue from manufacturers based on the Qi standard, we will continue to strengthen the global competitiveness and profitability of Korea's IP industry."

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